This article summarizes the TruckBiz site snapshot captured October 14, 2026. Its Motus guide was last reviewed October 6, 2026.
A new registration system
Motus replaces the Unified Registration System and the FMCSA Portal. The captured guide says Motus launched in May 2026, and the old Licensing & Insurance registration functions were permanently retired on May 14.
That does not mean every public record disappeared. The guide still directs buyers to SAFER for the Company Snapshot and to the Licensing & Insurance carrier search for authority and insurance history. Use those records to check the company you are considering.
Identity and business checks
Motus checks a person’s identity using a government ID and face capture. It also checks the business. These checks apply to existing companies, too, when their users first log in.
If you buy a company, expect to complete your own checks before managing its registration. After closing, the new owner claims the company in Motus using their own Login.gov identity. Do not use the seller’s login. Ask FMCSA how to claim the company, and never share passwords or two-factor authentication codes.
Records still need checking
Before a deal, check the company’s USDOT status, operating authority status and MCS-150 form date in SAFER. Review authority and insurance history for gaps or cancellations. Verify that the seller’s phone number matches the FMCSA record.
After closing, FMCSA records need updating. The captured guide says new owners should update records immediately, with an updated MCS-150 filed within 30 days of the change. The insurer files the company’s BMC-91 or BMC-91X. Required insurance must be in effect before a truck runs.
Keep these checks on your handover list and discuss them with your own insurance agent and advisers. General information only, based on the dates above; check current official guidance before acting.
General information only, as of the “Last reviewed” date — not legal, tax or insurance advice. Rules change; check the official source we link. TruckBiz is a marketplace, not a law firm, insurance agency or escrow company. TruckBiz is not affiliated with or endorsed by Escrow.com, FMCSA or the U.S. DOT. Talk to your own lawyer, accountant and insurance agent about your deal.
Last reviewed: October 19, 2026